July 19, 2023 – Lather Games: Day 19
- Brush: Zenith Boar
- Razor: Tatara Muramasa
- Blade: Astra SS (blue) (0)
- Lather: C.O. Bigelow – Premium Shave Cream
- Post Shave: Mennen – Skin Bracer
C.O. Bigelow, from what I read, is made by Proraso, but is made with a few other ingredients incorporated. To me, I can’t tell the difference. They look the same and they smell the same. They lather the same and are equally good. I am not into creams after switching to soaps, but I still keep a tube around for quick shaves. I usually just put it on my face and lather it with a wet shave brush. Simple and quick. It doesn’t produce a great lather, but is slick.
I found today’s challenge a bit disgusting. I’m not sure why; I did use a clean, unworn sock. I don’t really create a great lather with Bigelow cream even when I do use it with a brush correctly. However, the sock was worse. I even used more cream than usual to help improve it. I’m surprised I could even finish my shave.